How practical is it to let 2 rifles share a scope? Would using a Spuhr mount make that fairly simple?
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Rifle Scopes 2 rifles sharing 1 scope??
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There's several threads on page 1 discussing this already. One even titled "0 moa vs 20 moa base".
Not a lot of fun. Did it when I bought my first high end optics long time ago and I am sure that it would be easier now, but at some point it is nice to not have to worry about whether you remembered to zero for the rifle.
Do-able but a PITA - I'll usually buy a used or semi-cheap 'temporary' optic if I don't have a spare versus swapping optics. Once an optic is set up on a rifle, I prefer to leave it there unless it's really a 'once-in-a-blue-moon' shooter, which I try not to have.
Having said that, there are some solid deals on some 'pretty good' optics in the classifieds, if this is the difference between purchasing your 'dream' optic or not. e.g. used Bushnell DMR, DMR-2, ERS, Burris XTR-2, some USOs, SWFA SS - can all be had at good discounts from retail.
If you're insistent on swapping, I'd suggest marking the rail position for each rifle - dots of whiteout or marker may suffice, to make sure you're putting the optic back in the same rail slots on each rifle, and making an insert for inside the scope or turret caps (if covered turrets) with zero for rifle X, and offset for rifle Y. I do this for one of my caliber conversion guns - leaving the optic mounted to the receiver, but offset and re-zero when I swap the barrel etc. Not quite the same, as the optic in this case remains mounted...
YMMV, but the more repeatable you can make it, the better off you'll be.
Having said that, there are some solid deals on some 'pretty good' optics in the classifieds, if this is the difference between purchasing your 'dream' optic or not. e.g. used Bushnell DMR, DMR-2, ERS, Burris XTR-2, some USOs, SWFA SS - can all be had at good discounts from retail.
If you're insistent on swapping, I'd suggest marking the rail position for each rifle - dots of whiteout or marker may suffice, to make sure you're putting the optic back in the same rail slots on each rifle, and making an insert for inside the scope or turret caps (if covered turrets) with zero for rifle X, and offset for rifle Y. I do this for one of my caliber conversion guns - leaving the optic mounted to the receiver, but offset and re-zero when I swap the barrel etc. Not quite the same, as the optic in this case remains mounted...
YMMV, but the more repeatable you can make it, the better off you'll be.
Thanks. I just hate cheap junk so I thought about sharing since I can't afford multiple optics's.
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Thanks guys. My "plan" was for a 223 sps tac and a Vudoo V-22 to share a scope mounted in a Spuhr until I got another.
I have experience doing exactly this. I have a Khales that I put into a Geisele mount and it travels between 3 different rifles.
It is zeroed to my main rifle at -.3, L2 clicks.
On my 300WM it is set to 0, L8
And on my other 260 Remington it gets set to 1.9, 13L.
I just keep track of it in my phone with some notes and I have my offset adjusted in Applied Ballistics to compensate for elevation. It works fine. When I go to the range I will take a 1 to 3 shots just to check the zero, but so far it has been just fine. I also mark where on my rails the scope sits.
It is zeroed to my main rifle at -.3, L2 clicks.
On my 300WM it is set to 0, L8
And on my other 260 Remington it gets set to 1.9, 13L.
I just keep track of it in my phone with some notes and I have my offset adjusted in Applied Ballistics to compensate for elevation. It works fine. When I go to the range I will take a 1 to 3 shots just to check the zero, but so far it has been just fine. I also mark where on my rails the scope sits.
I do this with a Tikka CTR 6.5 creedmoor and a Tikka Varmint 223. They share an SWFA 5-20 HD. It's a bit of a pain, but do-able. Like BBBB, I keep notes on adjustment between the two guns. They shared an SWFA 16x42 for awhile.
My alternative is only owning one of the guns. Buying another $1k scope is not an option for me financially right now.
My alternative is only owning one of the guns. Buying another $1k scope is not an option for me financially right now.
Another option that I myself am considering, if you want to share optics, is get a vortex razor 2 or AMG scope because those turrets are pretty easy to run with multiple calibers/rifles. Just make notes or mark the inner turret on what each rifle zero is and you can get it exactly there if you don't want to take too much time to shoot to re zero or check offsets.
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Depends if you have time to zero each time you shoot. Sure you’ll be close to your previous zero but will you be perfect? In my experience, no. I do as mentioned above. I have cheaper scopes that function just find until I can justify spending money on a higher tier scopes for my non-primary rifles.
Spuhr or ARC m10 I've had great results. Just remember to place it in the exact same rail slots every time, push the optics forward when tightening, same torque etc
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HAHA! I see what you did there.... But seriously swapping is a major PITA, and eventually a cheaper alternative becomes the temporary answer.
Your safe if the 2 rifles seek out 1 scope, but it's not safe for the scope to seek out 2 rifles.
I've been doing this with a Kahles 624i for 3 or 4 years now. Run it in ARC M10 rings and haven't had problems. I keep the offsets handy in my phone, mark on the rails where it sits and just rezero the turrets when I switch rifles. I don't use the offsets feature in the ballistic computer since I know my dope in my head and don't want to have to think 8.1 mils for a 200 yard shot or something weird.
This past year I shot the KM Precision weekend with a gas gun match that ended Saturday at 11a and the bolt gun match started an hour or so later. Swapped scopes in between, double checked my zero on the range and didn't have to change a thing. My offsets were spot on and the group I shot was dead center after swapping rifles and moving turrets. When you use good equipment you get good results. I've never been more than 0.1 mils off, ever. It's doable. Would I like to have another scope, sure. Would I take 2 cheaper scopes over 1 good scope, nope. It works.
Edit to add: I also use a torque wrench every time I switch. If I didn't I'm not sure what would happen.
This past year I shot the KM Precision weekend with a gas gun match that ended Saturday at 11a and the bolt gun match started an hour or so later. Swapped scopes in between, double checked my zero on the range and didn't have to change a thing. My offsets were spot on and the group I shot was dead center after swapping rifles and moving turrets. When you use good equipment you get good results. I've never been more than 0.1 mils off, ever. It's doable. Would I like to have another scope, sure. Would I take 2 cheaper scopes over 1 good scope, nope. It works.
Edit to add: I also use a torque wrench every time I switch. If I didn't I'm not sure what would happen.
I have 2 decent scopes in ADM mounts that I swap between a couple rifles. One is a 20 MOA cant that I swap between ARs and the other is a parallel mount that I swap between bolt rifles that have 20 MOA rails. Most of the time I shoot one rifle for a while then move the optic to a different rifle. But when the urge strikes me I do take multiple rifles and change optics at the range. It works well and just takes a second to re-zero.
Here is a video on my setup.
https://youtu.be/lPy2oOfV9zQ
Here is a video on my setup.
https://youtu.be/lPy2oOfV9zQ
Change the word rifles to 'guys' and change the word scope to 'girl'; how good of an idea do you think it is?
